Vibrations and Waves
Code
10522
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Física
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
António Carlos Simões Paiva
Weekly hours
4
Total hours
56
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Análise Matemática I, Análise Matemática II and Mecânica/Física IB.
Bibliography
Lecture slides.
G. C. King, Vibrations and Waves, Wiley, 2009.
P. French, Vibrations and Waves, Norton, 1971.
Teaching method
Lectures with computer-assisted presentations. Once a week reading quizzes based on defined pre-class preparation.
Problem-solving sessions on the subject matter of the lectures.
Evaluation method
The continuous assessment consists of three in-class midterm tests. Alternatively, a final examination.
Grading
Midterms 33% each or final 100%
Students must score minimum of 10 out of 20 to pass.